Yellowknife speedskater Michael Gilday heading to Sochi

Canada's Michael Gilday, left, and China's Yongjun Yu, right, speed on track during the men's 1500 meters quarterfinal at the Short Track World Cup, in Turin, Italy, Saturday. Nov. 9, 2013. The final World Cup event was held in Russia over the weekend. ((AP Photo/Fabio Ferrari, LaPresse))

The final races were held in Russia over the weekend, and Canada's skaters placed well enough to send a full team. That's despite two falls in key races.

David Gilday is Michael's dad. He says this weekend's races were real nail-biters.

“In the semi-final, one of the skaters fell, which put Canada three-quarters of a lap behind,” Gilday said. “Teams seldom ever come back from that, and they finished just barely behind the second place finisher. It was just an amazing comeback. And in the B finals, they were half a lap behind and came back to win. So it all says to me that when they bear down, they can accomplish physical miracles.”

To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted.

By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Comments are welcome while open. We reserve the right to close comments at any time.

Note: The CBC does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comments, you acknowledge that CBC has the right to reproduce, broadcast and publicize those comments or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever. Please note that comments are moderated and published according to our submission guidelines.